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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Winter Walk at Dusk

A winter walk at dusk ~grateful for every
limb am I for those that stretch dark across the grand expanse of richly hued
marbled sky and these that lift and step, transporting me through Creation’s
wonders; the art of science, love and faith in the Holy Blessed One; good
medicine, all have led me here.

winter berry nest

beneath hush of violet
sky

love laid down to rest

This
morning is full of winter white, what a delight waking to a blanket of snow.
The photos on today's post however are from a few evenings ago, no snow, but
the glow of twilight instead. Last year and for several years in a row I had not have imagined a winter
walk at dusk would be possible for me. Remission is not a complete absence of
symptoms, I still have MS. and when I become fatigued this is as clear as when
I could not walk a foot or two without falling to the floor. Who knows how long
this will last? As I listen to the wind pick up outside I know it doesn't
matter. Everything is always changing. I'll be ok no matter what. I'll be ok
because I am loved.

Laura, those are beautifully expressed thoughts. I like the idea of being okay no matter what....if one is loved. Love is so important in today's world...both the act of loving and accepting love in return. A very happy new year to you.

Laura Hegfield...You are very much loved.And the beauty of it all is that you know and appreciate it.We are all so gratefull to have you in our life.You inspire, enlighten, and energize us every day!Loved your positive approach to these prompts that you have so skillfully written.What a beautiful gift you are.Thanks for thinking about us, and have a Kick Ass New Year...G

I think your photos reflect the beauty you make sure to pause and see... what a blessing to be in remission - I can't imagine the joy you feel while taking these photos. Can you imagine what this world would be like if everyone had such joy for the every day things in our lives? To be content with a walk, a sunset, bare tree limbs.

Thank you for your beautiful comments on my blog... seems we are on a similar wave length today. :)

Once again your post hit my heart. I've been grumbling and moaning and groaning because this has been one of the rainiest years on record ... everything is wet and gray and cold. I'm so tired of the rain, and spring seems so far away ...

When I really should be grasping the fullness of life - the beauty that surrounds me still - the love and joy I seem to misplace at odd times ... you have reminded me to take a "winter walk" of my own, and find my misplaced heart.

Dear Laura... I have been away from blogging too... and what better time to catch up with each other than when you are feeling strong and taking awesome walks at dusk! Beautiful captures of my favorite time of day. May the year ahead bring you only pleasant surprises. Stay brave; stay well.

How grateful I am for this miracle of you... for every nerve and fiber of your being... for the spirit of you that whispers throughout cyberspace and graces my world with the beauty you see and breathe... much love to you Laura for this winter rest of love... happy new year and much love to you... XOXOXO

what an inspiration you are to me! One of my posts yesterday was full of my physical and emotional tribulations I've been experiencing. But I have enough brain matter to be grateful for my mobility. God bless you and may this remission last for a long while.Your photos are lovely and serene.

Beautiful photos! I love all the silhouettes against that beautiful dusk sky, and the lighting in the last photo of the berries is pure magic! You definitely took wonderful advantage of being able to enjoy your evening winter walk!

dear all,i started early friday with such a bright hope for the day. so many haiku to visit, so many bright promises to fulfill. my day turned quickly on its heels into what became a living hell. for the last three weeks i have been battling extreme health concerns, i share this only to explain why i have been so hard pressed in visiting and leaving comments. yesterday took me to the very edge and this morning although i made it through an adverse med reaction with horrible vertigo, i am weak and undone. i do not like to write about my health issues, something i combat everyday to stay upright and among the living. but i see more and more of our haiku family dwindling away and i am sure many may have mistaken why, and taken it personally that i have failed to visit. this morning i am going to stay up long enough to be sure you all know that you have brought me comfort in my darkest hours without even knowing. for your kindness and patience i thank you with all my heart.

Your photos are gorgeous. I am glad you are able to get out and about and to enjoy these marvels of nature. You remind me to be grateful for my life as well as for my health. I hope you are able to get out to enjoy that white blanket. Down here in Connecticut, we are going to try!

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